[@AFAskygoddess]

This is the absolute best art tutorial I've ever watched on TH-cam.
It was clear, concise, and covered a multitude of watercolor techniques.
No distracting music in the background. 😊 Thank you so much ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@annakatrina448]

Excellent demonstration. Such a good way to ensure all three pieces are painted exactly the same so they truly display the differences in the three papers. This is exactly how a demo like this should be done. Thanks again for your hard work and excellent thinking skills! This was very helpful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much Katrina! Really pleased you like the set up for this tutorial and the content. So glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@patricianaegeli6433]

Of all the watercolor sites I have explored your’s shines high above them all. I learn so so much and I am grateful to you for that.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lisajean228]

Amazingly helpful! Loved the finished paintings, too!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much!

[@rhondaporro7116]

Hi Karen, Thanks for this excellent visual comparison demo of the arches watercolor paper!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much, so pleased you found this helpful 🤩

[@shreeyatyagi]

Very good demo. Thank you.

[@allisonjames2923]

Interesting how much more vivid the colours are on the rough pressed paper. And the textures look really good too. I normally like smooth paper, but will have to try rough again. Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Allison... you are right about the vivid colours on the rough paper. Have fun trying the rough paper... let me know how you get on :)

[@mizkeenmills]

The best paper surface comparison I've seen. Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@kimwoodring6610]

Very interesting and quite helpful. Thank you so much!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're very welcome! Thanks Kim

[@susanbeaumont9478]

I love hot press paper, and your brilliant tutorial shows why! What a wonderful demonstration of the unique strengths and beauties of each type of paper and explanation of when we might want to use which. Thank you as always, Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! So pleased you found this helpful!

[@teresajordao6634]

Thank you for this tutorial, very useful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ramya.illustrations]

Brilliant demo!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@Unknown0ne]

Thank you! Brilliant and informative upload!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@toteZitrone]

Awesome comparison and amazing to see how great a simple "testpicture" can look if you just know what you are doing. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you

[@hArtyTruffle]

Will have to give hot pressed paper a second look. Thanks Karen 👊🏼👍🏼

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome, thank you!

[@gailbryce5842]

Thank you so much Karen, this demonstration was extremely interesting , and very helpful in understanding the different watercolour papers ,and how they work , especially as a beginner.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad it was helpful! Thank you Gail 😊

[@carmenjohnson3023]

This was such an amazing in depth video. So much information given. Thank you Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you Carmen 😊

[@dorothyminor7581]

Oh! This is perfect! Answered questions that I have had! You did it again! Thanks Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is brilliant Dorothy! So pleased this has answered your questions! Thank you!

[@debmarie55]

I recently purchased some Arches Hot press, and now with this demonstration I can see that I should enjoy using it mostly in my landscapes. The hot press has the look I'm going for. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful! I am so glad this tutorial was helpful 😀

[@IvanDavid1984]

Thanks for the demonstration! Very usefull! :)

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're very welcome!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

That’s a fantastic testing & explanation of the three different types of watercolor papers. You’re one of the the only artists that has done this kind of comparison with the various techniques for each paper. After watching your video & results, I now know why I love the cold press paper the best. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much! So pleased you found this helpful Colleen, especially demonstrating the different techniques! 😊

[@fiorec677]

Thank you Karen, your demos are very helpful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I'm so glad you are find the demos helpful! Thank you!

[@Miastrong930]

Great video. Best I have seen on describing the difference between the 3 watercolor papers.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much! So pleased you found this helpful 😊

[@VitasArtworks]

thanks for showing this :) really interesting theme

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@philipdown3147]

Really enjoyed Karen your tutorial on hot cold and rough paper, I must say Karen I've wondered how it preform but couldn't ask. Thanks greatly appreciated stay safe and healthy

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful Philip 😊

[@annt.4781]

...great tips and a very interesting demonstration:) Thank you so much for sharing your skills with us🙏🏼

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Ann, so pleased you found this helpful 😀

[@theresaavery4670]

Excellent explanation and demonstration! Well done and very informative. Thank you!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@johnwhittaker6671]

Really enjoyed watching the three papers used at the same time. Your video was so imformative. All very helpful, thanks.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@monicaj3023]

Thank you Karen . Very informative and helpful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Monica!

[@sanazrafi2707]

So useful. Thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rosiefarrell3833]

Great and thorough comparison. So useful. Thanks so much

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful! Thank you Rosie

[@catherineadkins2774]

These are awesome! Thanks fir showing the different techniques on the different papers! Love this video. Love all your videos actually! ❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Catherine😊

[@jd-no7rw]

Thank you, this is an amazing resource. Especially for us newbies!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! So pleased you found this helpful

[@janeswalden1]

I love your videos, Karen. This was a great demonstration of the different papers. I’ve noticed using bokeh technique in watercolor is trending, but I’m not a fan. I think bokeh is best in photography. Is there anyone else who agrees with me? I love your tutorials using Brusho. Just started experimenting with it. Fun!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Jane, really pleased you liked the demo... I love using Brusho, glad you are experimenting with it... it is so much fun. Bokeh seems very popular at the moment and I have seen some amazing paintings using the technique 😊

[@VanessaHape]

That's a really useful comparison. Smart work, thanks!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Vanessa 😀

[@chrischurchley7003]

Brilliant demo! I use HP for detailed paintings and working in coloured pencil as you can blend it smoothly. I love CP in the main, but do enjoy Rough for the wilder stuff! 👏😁

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks for sharing Chris, you are right HP is great for coloured pencils...I love CP and Rough for the more rugged landscapes/seascapes 😊!

[@marvinspates924]

Wounderful info!!! Thank you for the video!!!👍👍👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Marvin 😊

[@heidekrause469]

Thank you Karin.I always wondered what the differences are between the different papers. This video was just what I needed🤗🤗🌹

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Heide!

[@marilynbeeby6435]

Fabulous demonstration Karen, thank you. I've just started trying landscapes on Saunders Waterford rough and I've found this demo quite enlightening, thank you again😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad it was helpful! Thank you Marilyn 😊

[@dianecisek8268]

This was a great demonstration. I wondered about the different types of paper. Thank you and happy holidays!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! You too!

[@29jug11]

A fantastic tutorial………excellent presentation……Thank You.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shahzadqurashi7728]

Amazing demonstration!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@karlab9557]

Very helpful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leannnewton1]

I ordered Arches HP and rough to try out. I already use Arches CP 140 lb. This video answered all my questions....and just in time...my paper arrived yesterday!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful LeAnn, it is amazing how different your painting can look using a different surface 😊

[@nickybomont6074]

As always Karen very well explained thanks! And motivating too…

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much Nicky! So glad you found it motivating too!

[@cathyhaynes2700]

Thank you for your videos. This was very helpful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're very welcome!

[@jaysea5873]

Very helpful! Thank you for sharing this experiment :)

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful

[@babs675]

Great lesson. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you liked it!

[@andreagriffiths3512]

I succumbed and bought some brusho colours. I can’t wait to try them as they always look awesome in your videos.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun Andrea!

[@lindabeeston7408]

Really interesting. Thank you 🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Linda 😊

[@ronellek]

Thank you so much. That was very informative, especially for a beginner.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful 😀

[@aliciashackley5830]

Excellent tutorial. Very useful. Thx very much. 🥰💕🐶💕😷🥰

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad it was helpful! Thank you Alicia 😊

[@aliciashackley5830]

@@KarenRiceArt thank you. 🥰

[@susanyoung6331]

Thank you very much, that was so informative!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're very welcome! Thank you Susan 😊

[@Williamwerenberg]

Thank you 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're welcome 😊

[@lyannepoirier8447]

Thanks you so much for this video, you make watercolouring look easier and less fearful. I do not have Brusho products, but decided to try my Lindy’s Magicals , they worked awesome, but do have shine to them. I also used Ranger Distress Resist Spray as I did not have masking fluid and it worked well, I applied it by brush and not spray. I learned a great deal from you today.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Lyanne, so pleased you found this helpful! Thank you for sharing information about the different mediums that you use 😊

[@susanritchie9456]

Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're welcome! Thank you Susan 😊

[@Engelhafen]

I like the back run trees

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@marialunatorres7581]

Hi Karen, very interesting Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome Maria! Thank you!

[@dalilogbo318]

Thanks for this video it is just wonderful ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're welcome 😊
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[@kbrown6635]

Thank you so much for this video

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@suel4269]

Excellent info. I’ll share this in some beginner groups on Facebook. My new favorite paper is Fabriano Artistico Soft press. It’s in between hot and cold pressed.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for sharing and good to know about Fabriano, I will try that out... thank you! 😊

[@billyb4790]

Brilliant!! I’m having a hard time deciding but I’m going with the hot pressed. The warping was the tie breaker 😃
Thanks so much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hope you enjoy painting this one 😊

[@cathrynclark5287]

Great video

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@manonrheault5900]

Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@alvirosy]

I always love somewhere-in-between 😁, so yeah, CP is still my best choice. :D

[@KarenRiceArt]

Same here!

[@shock_the_monkey]

Nice demo! I hope next time you make a side by side comparison of 100% cellulose vs 100% cotton paper. Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! Great idea!!

[@dkartomarmo]

all are beautifull..

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@eepaulsen]

Great idea! Might also be good to show granulating paint with paper tilting around. Thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great suggestions... thanks Elizabeth... watch this space

[@paintlady2268]

Thank you for this side by side at the same time demo! I've never done that with my Arches paper. Although I've got to say that the findings appear to be the same. For me, it comes down to using CP the vast majority of the time, Rough next and Hot hardly ever. I have never found my way to playing nice with Hot. Hot tends to be extra thirsty and brush marks of laying down the paint can be difficult to move and blend.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome and thank you for sharing that Arches would be similar. I agree about the HP being difficult at times to blend and move paint, especially when you are working wet on dry 😊

[@paintlady2268]

@@KarenRiceArt Yes, wet on dry is problematic; yet I find it so with wet on soaked wet also 🙄

[@Mr.S65]

I do prefer skies painted on smoother paper and Arches even in cold pressed seems too rough for skies. I switched to Cold pressed Fabriano and I definitely like it better than Arches. I have never tried hot pressed per se but Fabriano NOT seems to do the trick. Waterford is available in the US as well so I’m hoping to get some soon. Great tutorial!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks for sharing! I may try more HP skies 😊

[@davidsecker5161]

Very good video, at the beginning you said you would state your favourite paper of choice.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you David, sorry David... You are right... it was Cold Pressed... 😊

[@shirleywilk7254]

GREAT VIDIO!! While you were painting, I told myself Cold Press is best! When you finished, I decided-Your painting on the rough paper was my favorite!!! Lots of good tips! Plan to watch again. Thank you!!!...Just wondering--can these papers be ironed to remove the buckles?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Shirley, so pleased you found this helpful... In answer to your question, yes they can be ironed, just be careful not to iron painting side up and use another scrap of paper as a barrier as well. Let me know how you get on 😀

[@Houseofhealer]

Hi great video, thanks for the demonstration. I wonder what is the best type of paper for water color gradienting. I love the charm of rough texture but has heard many said the smoothness of HP helps the colors blend better. What's your opinion on this? Thanks!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great question! I think the best all-round paper is cold pressed for blending control.

[@rodneysummers1279]

This is a good comparison. I use hot press because I do ink pen with water color which needs the smooth surface. The choice of hot press or cold press depends on what you do with it.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@koolkutz7]

Nice demo Karen. Interesting to see the differences in paper. Do you 'size' your watercolour paper prior to use? If so, what is your approach? I really like that circle stencil-gotta get one of those!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Steve... I do very little to the paper, except tape some washi tape around the edge. I no longer stretch my paper and often use watercolour blocks which help with warping :)

[@koolkutz7]

@@KarenRiceArt Thanks for the info Karen, appreciated. Yes I believe using blocks helps reduce warped paper.

[@Megzamani]

thanks. I only buy cp so far and i will now consider the others. How about the paper that is not 100 percent cotton. Is that something you use. I bought some and it works decent since i am pretty new. I do some practice on them and also final items.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great suggestion, I found the less than 100 percent paper great for lifting off!

[@fuzzydragons]

i love the texture you can get using rough paper but prefer working on hot pressed since i can get detail easier if needed

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you and yes HP much better for details

[@juststartingover2735]

I needed this demo today as Im trying to under how to use watercolor on hot press paper..my attempt resulted in the paint just sliding around on the paper, no control.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad this tutorial helped 😊

[@hannahthufvesson]

Thank you for this demonstration! It ws great. ☺️ Do you think the hot pressed paper might have warped less because it was the only one out of the three still in a whole sheet? 🙂

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi Hannah, I am not sure Hannah, the smaller the paper the less warping I was told? I will have to do experimenting on whole sheets next time. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@hannahthufvesson]

@@KarenRiceArt I was thinking that since you only painted on a small part of the paper perhaps the dry part kept it stabilised. But this is speculation ☺️

[@joanneferguson9297]

Karen, thank you. I’ve tried Washi tape before and it didn’t stick to the paper. Is there a specific brand tha works best.

[@KarenRiceArt]

I buy it from different suppliers, and go for the tape with the best customer reviews 😊

[@jonaden9178]

useful content, thank you, personally I found it too fast.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful but sorry that it was too fast.
Hoping you find a way of slowing it down?

[@peteinuk]

Do you know which paper creates most granulation? I am addicted to granulation!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi Pierre, thank you for your question. Rough paper is great for granulation. Hope this was helpful 😊

[@peteinuk]

@@KarenRiceArt Thanks! I normally stick with NOT because it is easier to buy - tempted to try some hot and rough to try!

[@BigAndyG]

What about using some "Birmingham green (red shade)". Or even some "Llangollen phtalo burnt orange (light)" ?

[@lindabeeston7408]

Really interesting. Thank you 🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@verygrateful007]

Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're welcome! Thank you!